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SANDCAST is the first and leading beach volleyball podcast in the world. Hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter take listeners into the world of the AVP, Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour and any other professional beach volleyball outlets, digging deep into the lives of the players both on and off the court as well as all of the top influencers in the game.
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39 minutes ago
39 minutes ago
In this episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, Bourne and good friend Savvy Cory -- the former Savvy Simo! – chat about all of the huge changes in the beach volleyball landscape, and especially Savvy’s own. She discusses:
- Changing her own name to Savvy Cory after getting married to Evan Cory
- How her and Devon Newberry became partners
- Why she defected from USA Volleyball’s training group
- Why she’s enjoying getting away from the beach volleyball ecosystem a bit this season
And so much more!
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7 days ago
7 days ago
This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features the hottest new team in the USA Volleyball landscape: Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh. They chat about all things partnership, including:
- How the two wound up together
- Why Benesh sought a switch in partners, and why he’s so excited about playing with Taylor Crabb
- USA Volleyball’s new centralized system on the beach
- Why winning an Olympic medal, not just qualifying, is the ultimate goal.
And much, much more.
SHOOTS!
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Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball
Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10
Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
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Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
After a longer than expected wait, the 2026 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour schedule has been released in full. Per usual, I'd expect there to be additions in the fall and maybe a few during the summer, a la Newport Beach in 2025.
It's a season that will feature, for now, 29 Futures, eight Elites, and seven Challenge events, along with the debut of the ambiguous new Beach World Series coming in November.
This podcast covers the full schedule of the Challenges and Elites, with a breakdown and commentary on how 2026 looks.
Here is the YouTube video
And here is our write-up on the schedule
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Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here!
Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball
Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10
Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
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Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where Bourne sits down with his personal life and mindset coach, Carl Massey, a strategist, coach, author, former Army Major and consultant to multiple Olympic Games
Chapters with Carl Massey
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
05:57 Transitioning from Military to Coaching
12:36 Personal Growth Through Adversity
19:56 The Reality of the Olympic Experience
26:10 Navigating Identity and Expectations
32:03 The Importance of Consciousness in Performance
39:02 Managing Expectations and Stress
46:12 The Role of Recovery in Athletic Performance
52:56 Mindfulness and Creativity in Sports
01:00:00 Conclusion and Future Directions
Bonus for SANDCAST listeners: Carl is offering all listeners a free audio copy of his latest book. To download it, visit: www.18waysbook.com/audio (http://www.18waysbook.com/audio)
Carl is also launching an Online Workshop: Overcome Self-Imposed Limitations starting February 6. The workshop follows a choose-your-own-price model (minimum $5), with a strong charitable component: 100% of ticket sales at $10 or under go to Bali Street Mums, and 25% of any amount over $10 is also donated. Learn more about the workshop here: https://www.balicocreation.com/overcome (https://www.balicocreation.com/overcome)
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Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we have our first solo episode of the year, with Mewhirter taking fan questions from his Tallahassee studios. He's answering:
- How do beach volleyball players make it financially?
- How do you get points on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour?
- If we could make our dream partnerships for USA Volleyball, what would they be?
- Will beach volleyball ever become as popular as the NFL?
And more!
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Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball
Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10
Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Taylor Crabb and Trevor Crabb -- teammates again! And, of course, whiskey.
Chapters with Taylor Crabb and Trevor Crabb
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
02:59 Jet Lag and Offseason Reflections
06:04 Emerging Teams and Competition Dynamics
08:57 US Men's Volleyball Landscape and Future
12:01 Olympic Aspirations and Team Dynamics
14:59 Coaching and Transitioning Careers
19:52 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement
23:01 Personal Goals and Future Aspirations
26:59 Influencer Culture in Sports
29:59 Reflections on Enjoyment and Competition
32:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
Takeaways with Trevor Crabb and Taylor Crabb
- The offseason is a time for reflection and relaxation.
- Emerging teams in volleyball can disrupt established dynamics.
- The US men's volleyball landscape is evolving with potential shakeups.
- Olympic aspirations are a significant focus for many players.
- Enjoying the game is crucial for long-term success.
- Coaching can be a fulfilling transition for retired players.
- Community engagement through events is important for the sport's growth.
- Influencer culture is impacting how athletes approach their careers.
- Personal goals evolve as players navigate their careers.
- The balance between competition and enjoyment is essential.
SHOOTS!
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Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features the Coaching Your Brains Out crew: John Mayer of LMU Beach Volleyball and Billy Allen of Stanford Beach Volleyball.
Chapters with the Coach Your Brains Out Crew
00:00 Coaching Reflections and Achievements
03:06 Building Team Culture and Relationships
05:57 Practice Dynamics and Coaching Strategies
09:01 Feedback and Player Engagement
12:01 Exploring New Techniques and Learning
15:06 The Importance of Trust and Psychological Safety
18:11 The Role of Technique in Performance
21:02 Cultural Dynamics in Coaching
23:55 The Concept of Mudita in Team Success
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Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Welcome to the 2025 Beach Pro Tour Player Awards Show! For the third straight year, SANDCAST has curated and hosted the player-voted awards, with Travis Mewhirter detailing which players won:
- Team of the Year
- MVP
- Best Offensive Player
- Best Defensive Player
- Best Server
- Best Blocker
- Rookie of the Year
- Most Improved
- The Sportsmanship Award
- Event of the Year
- People of the Year
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We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Merry Christmas!! Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter drop a Christmas Eve special 2025 year in review podcast, talking their biggest life lessons in a year in which they both had kids, Tri Bourne retired from professional beach volleyball, Travis Mewhirter dove into coaching full-time at Florida State while hitting his stride as a commentator for VBTV. They also take on a few fan questions, talking about the future of beach volleyball, whether it's a financially stable sport (or ever can be), the need for superstars, and, of course, a Christmas lightning round.
Chapters of SANDCAST with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter
00:00 Winging It: The Podcast Journey Begins
02:57 Christmas Traditions: Celebrating in Different Places
05:56 Parenting and Holiday Memories: The Joys of Family
09:01 Reflecting on the Year: Changes and Transitions
11:51 The Athlete's Transition: Finding New Purpose
14:57 Mindset Shifts: Embracing Parenthood
18:05 Balancing Work and Family: The Provider's Dilemma
21:13 The Future of Beach Volleyball: Challenges and Opportunities
24:06 Building a Legacy: The Importance of Superstars
26:57 Fan Engagement: The Role of Athletes in Growing the Sport
30:06 Funding the Dream: How Athletes Afford the Tour
32:57 The Business of Beach Volleyball: Finding the Right Model
35:59 Starting Sandcast: The Podcast's Origin Story
39:01 The Future of Juniors: Growing the Next Generation
42:12 Partnerships and Transparency: The Athlete's Perspective
44:51 The Importance of Media: Engaging Fans and Building Stars
SHOOTS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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WE'VE GOT MERCH! Check it out here!!
Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball
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Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Marco Krattiger, Switzerland's longtime veteran blocker who has been playing professional beach volleyball for more than a decade -- and is only just now beginning to peak, as he and Leo Dillier finished ninth at the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships. Their year included a top-10 at the Gstaad Elite, the home event to all Swiss Beach Volleyball players, victories over Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner, Evandro and Arthur, Stefan Boermans and Yorick de Groot, and more.
Chapters with Marco Krattiger
00:00 Introduction and World Championships Tournament Context
03:46 Experiences at World Championships
06:12 Expectations vs. Reality in Major Events
10:55 The Roller Coaster of Performance
12:50 Learning from Low Points
15:41 Evolution of Beach Volleyball Tactics
18:47 The Impact of Rule Changes
24:24 Player Dynamics and Team Chemistry
28:15 Toughest Opponents in Beach Volleyball
33:36 The Rise of Swiss Beach Volleyball
47:49 Future of Swiss Women in Beach Volleyball
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WE'VE GOT MERCH! Check it out here!!
Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball
Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10
Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!
We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.
If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/